Branch programme/details

Studies are focused on the knowledge of the biological processes occurred in the
microorganisms at the molecular, cellular and ecosystems level of organizations. Graduates
are accomplished in the skill of independent research and scientific work in microbiology.
According to the article 3, paragraph 1, second sentence of the Code of Admission Procedure of Charles University, this programme of study is offered without specialization.

The admission examination is a one-round interview, which will mainly discuss the issues of the planned dissertation and the candidate's knowledge within the field of expertise of the given study programme. In the admission examination, the candidate must demonstrate professional knowledge and abilities for independent scientific work.

The exam is evaluated with a maximum of 100 points. The evaluation includes the quality of the dissertation project, its feasibility with regard to the form of study and the way of its presentation. Furthermore, the ability to communicate in the English language, and in the Czech language for Czech study programmes, is also assessed during the examination.

In order to be admitted to study in the combined form, an applicant must obtain a minimum number of points for successful completion of the entrance examination equal to the minimum number of points required for admission.
The minimum number of points for successful completion of the admission examination for both the full-time and combined forms is set at 50 points.

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	09.06.2025	Until:	20.06.2025
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	23.06.2025	Until:	27.06.2025

Further Information: http://dspb.avcr.cz/

Ph.D. graduates in Microbiology are educated for individual scientific work in the field of microbiology. They gain comprehensive knowledge of cellular and molecular biology of bacteria and fungi at the most recent level, and are experienced in the methods of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, analytical chemistry, and biophysics. Graduates are prepared to creatively solve the problems of basic and applied research in medical, environmental, industrial and biotechnological microbiology. Ph.D. graduates in microbiology can find positions in scientific institutes, at universities oriented on research and education in microbiology, or in organizations engaged, for instance, in clinical diagnostics, food production, pharmacy, bioremediation, or the water services sector.